Max and Jane Krantz Foundation
The Max and Jane Krantz Foundation is a private foundation based in Dover, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, a church, arts and community organizations, and organizations serving older adults and people experiencing homelessness.
Max and Jane Krantz Foundation at a glance
In short: Max and Jane Krantz Foundation gave $30K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,500
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,269
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $411,637
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Max and Jane Krantz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 N Tuscarawas Ave, Dover, OH 44622
Phone: (330) 364-3353
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Max and Jane Krantz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tusc Cent Cath Es ($5K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Max and Jane Krantz Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 139% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $34K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tusc Cent Cath Es D VER, OH | Supplement for Operations | $4,500 |
| Tusc Cent Cath JS HS New Philadelphia, OH | Supplement for Operations | $4,500 |
| St Joseph Church Dover, OH | Supplement for Operations | $3,500 |
| Tuscarawas Philharmonic New Philadelphia, OH | Supplement for Operations | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Homeless New Philadelphia, OH | Cap Bldg Grant | $2,500 |
| Mobile Meals Dver, OH | Elder Assit | $2,500 |
| Tusc County Sr Center Dover, OH | Cap Bldg Grant | $2,000 |
| Regina Club Dover, OH | HS Sr Scholarship Award | $1,500 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
| City of Dover - Rosenberry KR Dover, OH | Supplement for Park Maint | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $411,637 | $32,837 | $34,725 | $29,500 | 13 | $29,500 | $20,502 | — |
| 2023 | $413,525 | $13,746 | $31,825 | $29,250 | 13 | $29,250 | $11,171 | — |
| 2022 | $431,604 | $15,448 | $36,873 | $34,250 | 13 | $34,250 | $12,825 | $24,556 |
| 2021 | $453,029 | $18,179 | $31,518 | $28,750 | 12 | $28,750 | $15,411 | $25,192 |
| 2020 | $466,368 | $39,334 | $31,450 | $28,750 | 12 | — | $11,185 | $24,835 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants list purposes including operational support, capital building grants, scholarships, elder assistance, children’s charity support, and park maintenance.
The grantees’ own descriptions provide examples of the work represented among its recipients. Friends of the Homeless in New Philadelphia describes its work as providing homeless shelter, counseling, and drug and alcohol addiction recovery. The Tuscarawas Philharmonic describes its mission as supporting musical arts in Tuscarawas County through a philharmonic orchestra and other music-related programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $29,500 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $4,500, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable awards included $4,500 each to Tusc Cent Cath ES and Tusc Cent Cath JS HS for operational support; $3,500 to St Joseph Church for operational support; $2,500 to Tuscarawas Philharmonic for operational support; and $2,500 to Friends of the Homeless in New Philadelphia for a capital building grant. Mobile Meals received $2,500 for elder assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Klopfer and John Ostapuck as trustees and directors, and Kathryn Dindo as a director.
Max and Jane Krantz Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Ostapuck
Tr & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathryn Dindo
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Klopfer
Tr & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Gorgas (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Max and Jane Krantz Foundation
How much does Max and Jane Krantz Foundation give each year?
Max and Jane Krantz Foundation gave $30K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 13 grants.
What is Max and Jane Krantz Foundation's typical grant size?
Max and Jane Krantz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,269, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Max and Jane Krantz Foundation that year got $500 on average.
Where does Max and Jane Krantz Foundation give grants?
Max and Jane Krantz Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dover, OH (5 grants), New Philadelphia, OH (4 grants) and D VER, OH (2 grants).
Does Max and Jane Krantz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Max and Jane Krantz Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Supplement for Operations" (4 grants).
Who are Max and Jane Krantz Foundation's largest grantees?
Max and Jane Krantz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tusc Cent Cath Es ($4,500), Tusc Cent Cath JS HS ($4,500) and St Joseph Church ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Max and Jane Krantz Foundation?
Max and Jane Krantz Foundation reported $412K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $33K.
What does Max and Jane Krantz Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants list purposes including operational support, capital building grants, scholarships, elder assistance, children’s charity support, and park maintenance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Max and Jane Krantz Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Max and Jane Krantz Foundation's EIN?
Max and Jane Krantz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1757577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Max and Jane Krantz Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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